Procurement & Contracts Administrator- Construction

Turner & Townsend • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is looking for a Procurement Manager to support a large-scale construction project. The ideal candidate has great communication skills and leadership skills.

Requirements

• Associate degree; Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in Oregon public procurement and contracting procedures.
• Experience with AIA, DBIA and proprietary contract documents.
• Experience with design-bid-build, CM/GC and Design-Build/Progressive Design-Build Procurement and Contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Professional purchasing certification(s) through a nationally recognized association, such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or an equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the procurement and contract processes, including procurement of goods and services, professional services, construction contracts, and other contracts.
• Continuously review, develop, recommend, and implement client procurement policies, methodologies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Maintain integrity of the public procurement process and ensure procurement practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to formulate short and long-term strategic procurement plans and strategies.
• Determine appropriate procurement methods and develop, write, and issue solicitations for needed goods and services.
• Receive and evaluate solicitation responses, and determine or recommend award of contracts.
• Meet with supplier and bidder community to solicit input, discuss problems, mediate or resolve disputes, and negotiate solicitation and contract issues.
• Perform due diligence for proposed new vendors to support appropriate vendor selection.
• Facilitate and manage procurement processes to be in compliance with client and jurisdictional policies/requirements.
• Conduct selection and contract negotiations with suppliers and consult with legal counsel as needed.
• Present contract recommendations to the client Board as required.
• Review, create, maintain, administer and execute purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and other documents.
• Serve as primary internal expert on all matters pertaining to procurement and contract administration.
• Develop training content and job aids to support staff assigned roles within the procurement process.
• Streamline and standardize administrative processing to ensure proper documentation of all contracts and purchases.
• Research and communicate on potential impacts of proposed legislative items related to procurement issues.
• Monitor and close purchase orders and terminate annual contracts as needed at year end.

Benefits

• Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree